Mandragora Collection

Mandragora officinarum, mandrake
Illustration of the male and female mandrake, from The herbal of generall historie of plantes (1636) by John Gerard (1545-1612), edited by Thomas Johnson

A garden pool: fragment of wall painting, Egyptian, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Tomb painting of a pool full of ducks, lotus flowers and tilapia fish; papyrus grows along the edge

Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Though a standard subject for a Theban tomb painting, this banquet scene is one of the finest examples

Mandrake
5311950 Mandrake; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Mandrake, a type species of the plant genus Mandragora. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Plate showing Mandrake and Foxgloves from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris
5308116 Plate showing Mandrake and Foxgloves from John Parkinson's Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'.; (add.info)

Hereford World Map, c. 1280, 1944. Creator: Richard de Bello
Hereford World Map, c.1280, (1944). Detail showing the Mediterranean coast and the Nile Delta in northern Egypt. The lighthouse at Alexandria, complete with flames

Dioscorides Mandrake Plants Mandragora Circa
dioscorides, mandrake, plants, mandragora, circa, 80, ad, greek, naturalist, receives, root, euresis, goddess, discovery, dog, dies, dead, history, historical, 10018551

White flowered mandrake, Atropa mandragora
5856666 White flowered mandrake, Atropa mandragora by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered mandrake root, Atropa mandragora)

Mandragora plant. It is often known as mandrake, 18th century (engraving)
5617290 Mandragora plant. It is often known as mandrake, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mandragore; Mandrake (engraving)
7196613 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mandragore; Mandrake (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandragore; Mandrake)

The mandrake. 15th century (miniature)
6437633 The mandrake. 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. Mandrake. Miniature, France, XVth. Bibl)

Mandrake, female, Mandragora officinarum, Atropa mandragora, Mandragore femelle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca. Linn. Sp. Pl. 313. l Ouatte. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Mandrake, Mandragora officinarum. Atropa mandragora, Linn. Sp. plant 250. Mandragore. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta Linn. Asclepias d Affrique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Page from a printed book (woodcut)
XCF286463 Page from a printed book (woodcut) by German School; Private Collection; out of copyright

Page from a printed boook (woodcut)
XCF286462 Page from a printed boook (woodcut) by German School; Private Collection; out of copyright

Officinal mandrake, Mandragora officinarum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after J. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Purple foxglove, Digitalis purpurea altera, and mandrake, Mandragora officinarum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Manakins, manchineel tree and mandrake
White-ruffed manakin, Corapipo altera, blue-backed manakin, Chiroxiphia pareola, manchineel tree, Hippomane mancinella, and mandrake, Mandragora officinarum

La Mandragore (engraving)
2808380 La Mandragore (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mandragore. Illustration for Nos Vraies Conquetes by Albert Levy (Hachette)

The Witch and the Mandrake, 18th century (pencil & w / c on paper)
AMO110730 The Witch and the Mandrake, 18th century (pencil & w/c on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 42.8x54.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Mandragora or Mandrake (male). Woodcut illustration from Herbolario volgare Date: 1536

Tree love apples mandrake mandragora Reuben brings mandrakes
Tree with love apples, mandrake, mandragora, Reuben brings mandrakes to his mother Leah, anonymous, 1683 - 1762, paper, etching, h 132 mm × w 81 mm

RIVERA, Diego. Lady in White
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Lady in White or Mandragora. 1939. Mexican Mural Painting. Oil on canvas. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Public Education Department

Mandragola masculo - Mandrake (Mandragora), illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Mandragola masculo - Mandrake (Mandragora). It helps to fight infertility and to conceive baby boys. Manuscript 1591, folio 12, recto

Mandrake, Sensitive Plant, and Acacia, c1795
Mandrake (bottom left), Sensitive Plant (bottom right) and Acacia, c1795

Dioscorides receives a mandrake root from Euresis
Dioscorides(c. 40 90 AD), Greek naturalist, receives a mandrake root from Euresis, goddess of Discovery, and commissions an artist to make a drawing of it. Date: circa 80 AD

Female mandrake plant, Atropa mandragora or Mandragora officinarum.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Male mandrake plant, Atropa mandragora or Mandragora officinarum.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Tree with mandrakes, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 155v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212052 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.155v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Mandragola Menore, Mandrake (Mandragora), illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Mandragola Menore - Mandrake (Mandragora). It helps mothers who gave birth to baby girls. Manuscript 1591, folio 25, recto

Mandragola Femina - Mandrake (Mandragora), illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Mandragola Femina - Mandrake (Mandragora). It helps to fight infertility and to conceive baby girls. Manuscript 1591, folio 11, verso

Mandragora herba mandrake by Lucius Apuleius from De herbarum Medicaminibus, Illustration C 237, folio 70 verso
Manuscript, 15th century. Lucius Apuleius (2nd century), De herbarum Medicaminibus. Mandragora herba (mandrake), illustration C 237, folio 70 verso

Mandragora autumnalis, Autumn mandrake
Plate 80 from Ladies Flower Garden Perennials (1843) by Mrs Jane Loudon. Also shows Solanum etuberosum and Physalis viscosa

Mancragora officinarum, mandrake
Copy of De Materia Medica by the Greek physician Dioscorides. Used as standard medical work up to Middle Ages. Copy made in 1460 and owned by Sir Joseph Banks

Mandrake plant, historical artwork. Different parts of the plant are shown in this botanical artwork, including the roots, leaves, and flowers. The key at bottom is in both Latin and German

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Mandragora, also known as mandrake, is a fascinating plant that has captivated human imagination for centuries. Its roots are believed to resemble the shape of a human figure, and it has been associated with various myths and legends throughout history. One of the earliest depictions can be found in a fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun in Thebes, Egypt. Dating back to the 18th Dynasty around 1350 BC, this artwork showcases the significance of mandrake in ancient Egyptian culture. The herb's importance is further highlighted by another fragment of wall painting from an Egyptian garden pool during the same period. It reveals how mandragora was cultivated and cherished for its mystical properties. Dioscorides Mandrake Plants Mandragora Circa provides us with valuable insights into how this plant was documented by renowned Greek physician Dioscorides. His writings on medicinal plants have greatly influenced herbal medicine practices throughout history. Even cartographers recognized the significance of mandrake as seen in Hereford World Map created by Richard de Bello circa 1280. This map includes illustrations depicting various plants including mandragora, showcasing its widespread recognition at that time. Artists like Diego Rivera were also inspired by this enchanting plant. In his painting "Lady in White, " he incorporates imagery related to mandrake, symbolizing its mythical allure and connection to femininity. The white-flowered variety of Atropa mandragora adds another layer to our understanding of this intriguing plant species. Its unique appearance sets it apart from other varieties and contributes to its mystique. Engravings from different eras such as "Mandragora plant" (18th century) and "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mandragore; Mandrake" provide visual representations that have helped spread knowledge about this captivating herb over time.